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Strawberries and Cream Scones

Heavenly Strawberries and Cream Scones for Your Mornings

Delight in these Strawberries and Cream Scones, a perfect treat for breakfast or brunch, featuring fresh strawberries and a creamy glaze.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 43 minutes
Servings: 8 scones
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour if desired.
  • 1 teaspoon salt Enhances overall flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder Leavening agent.
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda Creates lift.
  • 0.25 cups granulated sugar Adds sweetness.
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter Very cold, cut into tiny cubes.
  • 1 large egg Binds ingredients.
  • 0.5 cups whole milk Non-dairy alternatives can be used.
  • 0.33 cups heavy cream Adds richness.
  • 1 cups fresh strawberries Hulled and quartered.
Egg Wash
  • 1 large egg for wash For a shiny crust.
  • 1 tablespoon water Mixed into the egg wash.
  • to taste sugar for sprinkling Adds a crunchy topping.
Glaze Ingredients
  • 0.25 cups heavy cream For glaze.
  • 1 cups confectioners' sugar Sweetener for glaze.
  • 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract Enhances flavor.
  • a pinch salt Balances sweetness.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • baking sheet
  • pastry cutter
  • Whisk
  • Knife or pizza cutter

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, combine flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, and sugar.
  3. Add cold butter and work into the dry ingredients until mixture resembles coarse meal.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together egg, milk, and heavy cream, then add to dry ingredients.
  5. Gently fold in strawberries.
  6. Shape dough into an 8-inch circle, cut into 8 wedges, and transfer to prepared baking sheet.
  7. Brush tops with egg wash and sprinkle with sugar.
  8. Bake for approximately 18 minutes until golden brown.
  9. Cool on baking sheet for 10 minutes.
  10. Prepare glaze by whisking together heavy cream, confectioners' sugar, vanilla extract, and salt.
  11. Drizzle glaze over warm scones and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sconeCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 6mg

Notes

For best results, keep butter cold until mixing. Avoid overmixing the dough to keep scones light and fluffy.

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